§ MR. WHITLEY (Halifax)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has now any information confirming or contradicting the statements of the Native Chiefs Umzimkulu and Umhalla that natives in the Transvaal mines are convicted for trivial offences, and after the expiry of their sentences are sent, against their will, for six months' service in the mines.
§ THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES (Mr. LYTTELTON,) Warwick and LeamingtonI have not yet received a reply to my communication to Lord Milner on the subject, but expect it directly.
§ MR. WHITLEYI will repeat the Question next Monday.